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AF06 MXO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,535 mi
Last recorded122,535 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 MXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 122,535 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2026 122,535 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2025 119,671 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 119,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 113,788 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 113,788 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,943 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 109,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,664 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 106,664 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 103,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 101,101 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 93,368 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,746 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,420 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,420 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 38,619 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 37,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 35,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 34,206 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AF06 MXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF06 MXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF06 MXO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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